I think they usually bring negligible improvements in visual fidelity, provided the traditional methods are well implemented.

I also think it’s silly to focus on these while the physics coding hasn’t kept up. Even showcase trailers often have weapons clipping through armour. A slightly more realistic shadow isn’t going to immerse me into your world if the slightest touch sends a huge bear carcass flying through the air or my sword clips through walls.

Zed’s dead, baby. Zed’s dead.

In my experience, immature posts are made by people well over 13.